The Alexander Column stands on the Winter Palace Square in St. Petersburg. It was built by Tsar Alexander in 1834 to commemorate the victory of the Russian-French War in 1812. The bronze base of the marble column is engraved with exquisite reliefs representing glory, dreams and victory. The marble column is 35 meters high. Top is the bronze angel statue.
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The Alexander Column stands on the Winter Palace Square in St. Petersburg. It was built by Tsar Alexander in 1834 to commemorate the victory of the Russian-French War in 1812. The bronze base of the marble column is engraved with exquisite reliefs representing glory, dreams and victory. The marble column is 35 meters high. Top is the bronze angel statue.
Located on the palace square of St. Petersburg, surrounded by the headquarters of the General Staff and the Winter Palace, the columns are made of marble materials, 35 meters high, weigh 600 tons, and integrate with the surrounding buildings. It is also a favorite attraction for tourists.
The Alexander Column stands in the center of the Winter Palace Square in St. Petersburg. It was built by Tsar Alexander in 1834 to commemorate the victory of the Russian-French War in 1812. The marble column in the middle of the Alexander Column is 35 meters high and weighs 600 tons. It is a complete marble. The bronze angel at the top steps on the snake, symbolizing victory over the enemy. The relief of the marble pillar bronze base represents honor, glory and victory. Surprisingly, the monument has no foundation, and the marble columns, base and top bronze angel statues have no fixed support points, which are kept completely by gravity.
This is also a very high mirror rate of a scenic spot, most of them said that it is based on self-respect, I only understood for a long time, in fact, it is not fixed with the base, to put the whole stone there. Speaking of being so high, it seems that it is more stable to reflect the snow in Siberia. This tower should be called the Victory Memorial Tower of the Patriotic War. Take a look at the Winter Palace Scenic Area.
Just in the middle of the Winter Palace Square, it is an absolute landmark. The guide written on the Internet said that it is recommended to buy some bread to eat in the Winter Palace, otherwise you will be hungry if you can't see it for a long time. The result is that the water is not allowed to bring it. The bread is brought in and you can't eat it. I didn't see anyone eating it. I guess I won't let it. It may be the off-season, there is no long queue for ticket purchases, and the ticket machine is very convenient for self-service!
The first sight of this towering figure with a cross on top of the sky was seen in the square. It was amazing to see it when I approached. The foundation was a square granite rock head with clear and exquisite reliefs on all sides. It is it holding a 47-meter-high bronze column, standing in the square for hundreds of years. Looking up again, the meaning of admiration comes from the oil. The "Alexander Column" is tall and spectacular, adding infinite power to the square.